Q. Microbes that breakdown the complex organic matter into simple substances like carbon, nitrogen, water, etc., are
A) Producers
B) Decomposers
C) Consumers
D) Symbionts
Explanation
Decomposers or the microconsumers (bacteria and fungi) are also called as saprobes or saprophytes. They breakdown the complex organic substances of dead plants and animals to release most of inorganic substances back into the environment for their reuse by the producers
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